Tag: army
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Army holds medical, educational outreaches in Kogi
The Nigerian Army held medical and educational outreaches targeted at vulnerable citizens in communities in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi on Monday.
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SAD! Nigerian Army Captain reportedly takes own life
SAD! A Captain in the Nigerian Army identified as Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza, has reportedly committed suicide in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. A relation of the deceased soldier said on Sunday that the lifeless body of Captain Bazza, who recently became a father, was found hanging from a tree in a bush on…
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Movement of troops, equipment: Army urges Enugu residents not to panic
The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army has urged residents of Enugu State not to panic when they see movement of army troops and equipment.
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Army, DSS foil terrorist attack in Kano
Joint troops of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully foiled an imminent attack on Kano by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
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Police, army rescue 4 kidnap victims in Katsina State
Police in Katsina State rescued four kidnap victims in Dandume Local Government Area on Saturday in collaboration with the military.
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Army Court sentences General to 7 years in prison, orders refund of stolen N3bn
The Nigerian Army Special Court Martial on Tuesday, convicted a former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Maj.-Gen. Umaru Mohammed to seven years imprisonment. The court also ordered the convicted senior officer to refund 2.17 million dollars
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Army dismisses report of impending operations in 4 states as fake
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday dismissed a report of impending operation in Benue, Taraba, Plateau and Kogi as fake.
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Tinubu approves payment of 12 attack helicopters for army
President Bola Tinubu has approved payment for the procurement of 12 attack helicopters for the Nigerian Army. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, made this known at the
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Army dismisses allegation of diversion of troops’ allowances
Army headquarters on Monday dismissed reports of corruption and diversion of troops’ Ration Cash Allowance (RCA), allegedly made by troops providing security for Chinese nationals working on the Zungeru Hydroelectricity Dam project in Niger. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, stated i
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Why Nigerian Army is acquiring helicopters – Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Army is reactivating its Air wing to enhance its operations and relieve pressure on the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Lagbaja made this known to newsmen